|
|
Did you know?
The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.
Did you know?
The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
Did you know?
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
Did you know?
As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.
Did you know?
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.